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3) Electro-photographic (EP): A marking technology characterized by the illumination of a
photoconductor in a pattern representing the desired output image via a light source, development
of the image with particles of toner using the latent image on the photoconductor to define the
presence or absence of toner at a given location, transfer of the toner to the final print media, and
fusing to cause the output to become durable. For purposes of this specification, Color EP
products simultaneously offer three or more unique toner colors, while Monochrome EP products
simultaneously offer one or two unique toner colors. This definition includes Laser, Light Emitting
Diode (LED), and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) illumination technologies.
4) Impact: A marking technology characterized by the formation of the desired output image by
transferring colorant from a “ribbon” to the print media via an impact process. This definition
includes Dot Formed Impact and Fully Formed Impact.
5) Ink Jet (IJ): A marking technology characterized by the deposition of colorant in small drops
directly to the print media in a matrix manner. For purposes of this specification, Color IJ products
offer two or more unique colorants at one time, while Monochrome IJ products offer one colorant
at a time. This definition includes Piezo-electric (PE) IJ, IJ Sublimation, and Thermal IJ. This
definition does not include High Performance IJ.
6) High Performance IJ: An IJ marking technology that includes nozzle arrays that span the width of
a page and/or the ability to dry ink on the print media via supplemental media heating
mechanisms. High-performance IJ products are used in business applications usually served by
electro-photographic marking products.
7) Solid Ink (SI): A marking technology characterized by ink that is solid at room temperature and
liquid when heated to the jetting temperature. This definition includes both direct transfer and
offset transfer via an intermediate drum or belt.
8) Stencil: A marking technology characterized by the transfer of images onto print media from a
stencil that is fitted around an inked drum.
9) Thermal Transfer (TT): A marking technology characterized by the deposition of small drops of
solid colorant (usually colored waxes) in a melted/fluid state directly to print media in a matrix
manner. TT is distinguished from IJ in that the ink is solid at room temperature and is made fluid
by heat.
C) Operational Modes:
1) On Mode:
a) Active State: The power state in which a product is connected to a power source and is
actively producing output, as well as performing any of its other primary functions.
b) Ready State: The power state in which a product is not producing output, has reached
operating conditions, has not yet entered into any lower-power modes, and can enter Active
State with minimal delay. All product features can be enabled in this state, and the product is
able to return to Active State by responding to any potential inputs, including external
electrical stimulus (e.g., network stimulus, fax call, or remote control) and direct physical
intervention (e.g., activating a physical switch or button).
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